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German Police Stop Drunk Driver Impersonating Officer with Blue Light

A 22-year-old man in Stedesand faces charges after being caught driving intoxicated in a civilian car equipped with a flashing blue light.

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Overview

  • Authorities intercepted the vehicle in the early hours of Saturday after noticing the unauthorized use of a police-style blue light.
  • Officers initially mistook the car for an official police vehicle but grew suspicious upon seeing only one occupant and verifying the license plate.
  • A breath test confirmed the driver was intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 1.53 ‰, and a half-full bottle of Apfelkorn was found on the passenger seat.
  • The man claimed he purchased the blue light from an unknown individual at a gas station, though this detail remains unverified.
  • Police confiscated his driver’s license, ordered a blood sample, and initiated criminal proceedings for impersonating an official and drunk driving.